Discography
Discography
This album marks a milestone in the extensive discography of the Hagen Quartett. The Quartet Op. 67 is paired with Brahms’s Piano Quintet Op. 34. Here, the Hagen Quartett is joined by their regular collaborator Kirill Gerstein.
Awards
2020 Diapason d’Or
International Classical Music Awards 2020, Finalist in Chamber Music Category
Presto Classical, Recordings of the Year 2019 – Our Top 100
| 1. | String Quartet No. 3 in B-flat major, Op. 67 – 1. Vivace |
| 2. | String Quartet No. 3 in B-flat major, Op. 67 – 2. Andante |
| 3. | String Quartet No. 3 in B-flat major, Op. 67 – 3. Agitato (Allegretto non troppo) – Trio – Coda |
| 4. | String Quartet No. 3 in B-flat major, Op. 67 – 4. Poco Allegretto con Variazioni |
| 5. | Piano Quintet in F minor, Op. 34 – 1. Allegro non troppo |
| 6. | Piano Quintet in F minor, Op. 34 – 2. Andante, un poco Adagio |
| 7. | Piano Quintet in F minor, Op. 34 – 3. Scherzo |
| 8. | Piano Quintet in F minor, Op. 34 – 4. Finale. Poco sostenuto – Allegro non troppo – Presto, non troppo |
The Hagens are joined by the Russian/American pianist Kirill Gerstein for this titanic reading of Olympian grandeur... Gerstein's superlative pianism integrates well into the mix, aided by myrios's superb engineering which offers the listener a balance that's second-to-none. This has to be one of the most potent, exciting and musically informed readings I've ever encountered. All the ingredients are present in these performances and add up to a hugely satisfying experience. Beautifully recorded sound, artful musicianship – one couldn't ask for more. This has to be one of the highlights of my listening year.
Presto Classical
The Hagens are joined by the Russian/American pianist Kirill Gerstein for this titanic reading of Olympian grandeur... Gerstein's superlative pianism integrates well into the mix, aided by myrios's superb engineering which offers the listener a balance that's second-to-none. This has to be one of the most potent, exciting and musically informed readings I've ever encountered. All the ingredients are present in these performances and add up to a hugely satisfying experience. Beautifully recorded sound, artful musicianship – one couldn't ask for more. This has to be one of the highlights of my listening year.
Presto Classical
